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EXHIBIT 10.30

                              CONSULTING AGREEMENT



         CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the "Consulting Agreement"), dated as of
September 1, 2004 between AMERICAN BANKNOTE CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation
having its principal place of business at 560 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs,
NJ 07632 ("ABN") and WIT SERVICOS TECNICOS DE ENGENHARIA LTDA., with a
registered office at Av. Rio Branco 181 sala 1804, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, with
CNPJ Number 06.071.308/0001-04 ("Wit Servicos").

         WHEREAS, ABN seeks to retain Wit Servicos in order to provide advice
and assistance with respect to business opportunities in Brazil;

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and of the
representations, covenants and obligations contained herein, as well as for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

         1.       TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Consulting Agreement is for a period
                  of forty (40) months, commencing on the date hereof, and
                  expiring on December 31, 2007. Unless either party gives
                  notice of its intention not to renew within sixty (60) days of
                  the end of the term, this Consulting Agreement shall
                  automatically renew for an additional two (2) year term. In
                  the event that ABN fails to renew this Consulting Agreement,
                  or terminates Wit Servicos other than "for cause", then Wit
                  Servicos shall receive a lump sum payment equal to two (2)
                  years of annual consulting fees.

         2.       COMPENSATION. Wit Servicos shall receive a fixed monthly fee
                  in the amount of Eight Thousand U.S. Dollars ($8,000). Wit
                  Servicos shall be responsible for any and all taxes associated
                  therewith.

         3.       SCOPE OF SERVICES. Wit Servicos will provide regular advice to
                  ABN regarding the economic, commercial, and technical
                  environment in Brazil, keeping ABN aware of business
                  opportunities that may impact the interests of ABN, including,
                  but not limited to, opportunities for strategic acquisitions
                  or joint ventures. ABN will determine the timing and format of
                  the reports to be provided by Wit Servicos.

         4.       KEY MAN. It is understood and agreed that Sidney Levy, an
                  individual with an address at Avenida Viera Souto 620/1020,
                  Rio de Janiero, Brazil ("Mr. Levy") will be the key man at Wit
                  Servicos with respect to rendering services to ABN pursuant to
                  this Consulting Agreement. In the event of the death or
                  incapacity of Mr. Levy, or should Mr. Levy end his
                  relationship with Wit Servicos, or cease to provide the
                  services required by Wit Servicos hereunder, this Consulting
                  Agreement shall terminate immediately, with no further
                  obligation on the part of ABN.

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         5.       LOYALTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY. It is understood and agreed that
                  for purposes of this Section 5, the term Wit Servicos shall
                  include any of its owners, officers or employees, including
                  the key man thereof. Wit Servicos shall not, during the term
                  of this Agreement or any amendment hereof, and for a period of
                  two (2) years after the termination of this Agreement,
                  directly or indirectly engage in any business, render services
                  to, or be associated with any direct or indirect competitor,
                  client, or supplier of ABN or of its affiliates. A breach of
                  this Section will constitute a just cause for the termination
                  of Wit Servicos. It is hereby agreed that ABN has developed or
                  acquired certain products, technology, unique or special
                  methods, manufacturing and assembly processes and techniques,
                  trade secrets, written marketing plans and customer lists and
                  arrangements, and other proprietary rights and confidential
                  information and shall during the term of this Agreement
                  continue to develop, compile and acquire said items (all
                  hereinafter collectively referred to as the "ABN Property").
                  It is expected that Wit Servicos will gain knowledge of and
                  use the ABN Property during the course and scope of its
                  engagement with ABN, and will be in a position of trust with
                  respect to the ABN Property.

                  It is hereby stipulated and agreed that the ABN Property shall
                  remain the sole property of ABN.

                  In the event that Wit Servicos' engagement is terminated, for
                  whatever reason, Wit Servicos agrees not to copy, make known,
                  disclose or use, any of the ABN Property. Without derogating
                  from ABN's rights under the law of torts, Wit Servicos further
                  agrees not to endeavor or attempt in any way to interfere with
                  or induce a breach of any prior contractual relationship that
                  ABN or its affiliates may have with any employee, customer,
                  contractor, supplier, representative, or distributor for a
                  period of two (2) years from the date of any termination of
                  Wit Servicos' engagement with ABN. Wit Servicos agrees upon
                  termination of engagement to deliver to ABN all confidential
                  papers, documents, records, lists and notes (whether prepared
                  by Wit Servicos or others) comprising or containing the ABN
                  Property.

                  Wit Servicos recognizes that violation of the covenants and
                  agreements contained in this Section 5 may result in
                  irreparable injury to ABN or which would not be fully
                  compensable by way of monetary damages. Therefore, Wit
                  Servicos hereby agrees that injunctive relief may be sought
                  against it, in order to remedy, or to prevent, a violation
                  hereof. Such relief shall be in addition to all other monetary
                  and other claims which ABN may bring against Wit Servicos
                  hereunder.

         6.       ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Consulting Agreement represents the
                  whole of the agreement reached between the parties and
                  supersedes any previous agreements and discussions that have
                  taken place.

         7.       NO ASSIGNMENT. Wit Servicos acknowledges that its services are
                  unique and personal. Accordingly, Wit Servicos may not assign
                  its rights or delegate its duties or obligations under this
                  Agreement without the express written consent of ABN.


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         8.       GOVERNING LAW. This Consulting Agreement shall be governed by
                  the laws of the State of New York, United States of America,
                  independent of any conflict of laws principles. The parties
                  hereby unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of
                  the courts of New York for any actions, suits, or proceedings
                  arising out of or relating to this Consulting Agreement.

         9.       COUNTERPARTS. This Consulting Agreement may be executed in
                  counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and
                  all of which together shall be considered one and the same
                  agreement.




IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ABN and Wit Servicos have executed this Consulting Agreement
as of the date and year set forth above.


AMERICAN BANKNOTE CORPORATION


By:
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Chief Executive Officer



WIT SERVICOS TECNICOS DE ENGENHARIA LTDA.,


By:
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Acknowledged and Agreed:


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SIDNEY LEVY